Description

Cryo boxes fail two ways: they crack in LN2 vapor, and their barcodes flake off after a year of freeze-thaw. This one does neither.

The Biofargo 196-Well Open-Bottom Barcoded Cryobox is molded from a polycarbonate cap and a PC/ABS composite base — engineered to survive repeated −196 °C cycling without brittleness. The 14 × 14 holds standard 0.5 mL cryo tubes plus extended-length and large-diameter formats, while the open bottom lets liquid nitrogen circulate directly through each well for fast cooling and stable temperature recovery. Each box carries a laser-etched alphanumeric code and 2D barcode — permanent identification that survives LN2 immersion and autoclaving, no adhesive labels to peel off.

Compatible with standard 0.5 mL cryogenic tubes (including extended-length and large-diameter formats).

Features

● Open-Bottom 14 × 14 High-Density Format — 196 wells per box in ANSI/SLAS footprint. Accommodates standard 0.5 mL cryotubes plus extended-length and large-diameter formats. The open bottom lets LN2 circulate through each tube well for rapid cooling and stable temperature recovery.
● PC Cap + PC/ABS Composite Bottom — High-strength polycarbonate cap paired with a PC/ABS composite base. Resists alcohols, organic solvents, and repeated freeze–thaw cycling without cracking under cryogenic handling.
● −196 °C to +121 °C Operating Range — Survives LN2 vapor-phase and liquid immersion, plus steam autoclaving. Meets the thermal cycling demands of cell banks, genetic resource centers, and high-containment biorepositories.
● Laser-Etched Barcode + Alphanumeric Markings — Pre-marked side walls carry durable alphanumeric codes and a scannable barcode. No adhesive labels to peel off at −80 °C or in LN2 vapor. Supports long-term sample tracking and LIMS workflows.
● Snap-Fit Tube Retention — Tubes lock into wells with a snap-fit geometry. No tubes popping loose when the box is tilted, bumped, or pulled from an LN2 tank.
● Automation-Ready Geometry — Precisely aligned wells with consistent spacing for robotic pick-and-place. Removable transparent lid with access openings allows robotic access without opening. Chamfered corners position the lid correctly every time.
● Available in Five Formats — 48-, 96-, 100-, and 196-well variants in 1.5" or 2" heights. See the comparison table below.

Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Product Name	196-Well Open-Bottom Barcoded Cryogenic Box, 2-Inch Height
Item No.	413063
Layout	14 × 14 (196 Wells)
Compatible Tubes	0.5 mL Cryogenic Tubes (including Extended-Length and Large-Diameter Formats)
Box Height	1.5 in (37.1 mm)
Bottom Design	Open Bottom
Material	Polycarbonate (PC) Cap; PC + ABS Composite Bottom
Temperature Range	−196 °C to 121 °C
Appearance	Gray Base with Transparent Lid
Lid Type	Removable Transparent Lid with Access Openings
Side Marking	Alphanumeric Characters + Laser-Etched Barcode
Automation	Optimized for high-density automated biobanking & robotic handling systems
Package	30 Boxes/Case

Applications

Long-Term Biobank & Cell Repository Storage — ultra-low freezers and LN2 tanks in cell banks, genetic resource centers, and biorepositories.
Automated Biobanking & High-Throughput Sample Management — Compatible with robotic storage, retrieval, and pick-and-place platforms.
Sample Traceability & LIMS Workflows — barcoded identification for lifecycle tracking and audit-ready documentation.
Multi-Specimen Cryogenic Storage — DNA, RNA, cell lines, primary cells, tissues, and microbial collections.
Clinical, Academic & Industrial Research — translational medicine, regulated laboratories, pharma, biotech, and CROs.

Which Cryobox Format Is Right for You?

This listing is the 196-Well, 1.5-inch height variant — built for extended-length 0.5 mL tubes. Compare the five Biofargo cryobox formats below to pick the density and clearance that matches your tube inventory.

Variant	Wells	Height	Best For
48-Well Cryobox, 1.5"	48	1.5 in	Large-diameter or extended-length tubes, lower density
This product: 196-Well Cryobox, 1.5"	196	1.5 in	Max density for smaller-diameter tubes
96-Well Cryobox, 1.5"	96	1.5 in	Standard 0.75 mL tubes, SBS-compatible
96-Well Cryobox, 2"	96	2 in	Standard 0.75 mL tubes, SBS-compatible
100-Well Cryobox, 2"	100	2 in	2 mL cryotubes in 96-well plate footprint

196-Well Open-Bottom Barcoded Cryogenic Box, 1.5-Inch Height, for 0.5mL Cryo Tubes